Possibly knackered battery - Recharge or replace?
Discussion
After some thoughts from the Pistonheads masses.
I tried to start my 2007 Mondeo last night, but there was no life to talk about. I measured the battery voltage which was 8.7V (not powering, or cranking). These have a lead acid (silver calcium) battery.
Do we think that the battery is recoverable? It sat for nearly 2 weeks in the snow, with many nights below freezing. No interior lights on etc.
I'm debating buying a CTEK type thing to see if it can be, or should I just buy a new battery*?
Ta
I tried to start my 2007 Mondeo last night, but there was no life to talk about. I measured the battery voltage which was 8.7V (not powering, or cranking). These have a lead acid (silver calcium) battery.
Do we think that the battery is recoverable? It sat for nearly 2 weeks in the snow, with many nights below freezing. No interior lights on etc.
I'm debating buying a CTEK type thing to see if it can be, or should I just buy a new battery*?
Ta

- I'm leaning towards just buying a battery.
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